hi list, firstly, im a woman and i dont have anything against establishing linux organizations or groups that cater for particular groups like women ... or men/gays/lesbians too (if there are such groups). if the particular organizations/groups do help them, then good for them. so, guys can also participate on the linuxchix group ... whats the difference then to local/international LUGs or this mandrake list or the kernel mailing lists? you can voice out in this groups and mailing lists too.
in my opinion, establishing these groups would divide the linux or bsd community more (just like how distro users already divide the linux community instead of uniting to topple the EVUL-EMPIRE) and would limit your knowledge to only those things that this particular organization/group can offer. there are things/info or tips & tricks that men know that women dont and vice versa. and on mailing lists, there are stoopid questions asked by guys too so why should girls be intimidated by them (guys, no offense <grin>) and yes, i do agree that girls are scared off sometimes in linux mailing list but i think (based on MY experience), its not really prevalent. some LUGs that i joined in really support girls/women that use linux and they really try to help out... i think they (guys) help out more when they know you are a girl. i do believe that, in general, the current organizations/groups dont really treat you based on what gender you are. they wouldnt even know you are a girl if you dont put your real name in there. to me, to be able to take advantage of using a great OS, you should be open minded and never never make things personal. on mailing lists or chats too, just pick up things you can use or those that are relevant to your situation. dont dwell too much on personalities cause you cant control that. if you want to learn more, be neutral. maybe if the group's objective is more into gathering all women all over the world to support statistics that women DO use linux and DO KNOW how to use it ... or establishing online-friendships/advocacy and more into encouraging WOMEN to use linux .... i think i will be the first to sign up. my one cent. cheers, dianne --- Ron Stodden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >From the Sydney Morning Herald, Australia: > > Linux grrls break free > By Adam Turner > April 2 2002 > > A locker-room mentality inherent in many user groups > and mailing lists > was the catalyst for an online > sexual revolution - resulting in an Linux user group > targeted > specifically for women. <snipped> __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/
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